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Atchafalaya River at Morgan City Stage (ft)Observed: 3.25 ft at 12:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 3.34 ft at 1:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 3.34 ft at 2:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 3.1 ft at 3:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.93 ft at 4:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.82 ft at 5:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.94 ft at 6:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.96 ft at 7:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.93 ft at 8:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.87 ft at 9:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.7 ft at 10:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.55 ft at 11:00AM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.4 ft at 12:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.24 ft at 1:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.19 ft at 2:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.14 ft at 3:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.12 ft at 4:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.15 ft at 5:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.25 ft at 6:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.5 ft at 7:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.72 ft at 8:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 2.94 ft at 9:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 3.1 ft at 10:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 3.17 ft at 11:00PM Dec 02, 2023Observed: 3.17 ft at 12:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 3.03 ft at 1:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.92 ft at 2:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.89 ft at 3:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.82 ft at 4:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.71 ft at 5:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.64 ft at 6:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.54 ft at 7:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.38 ft at 8:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.24 ft at 9:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.06 ft at 10:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.97 ft at 11:00AM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.91 ft at 12:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.82 ft at 1:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.78 ft at 2:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.73 ft at 3:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.72 ft at 5:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.72 ft at 6:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.72 ft at 7:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 1.88 ft at 8:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.1 ft at 9:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.44 ft at 10:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.75 ft at 11:00PM Dec 03, 2023Observed: 2.85 ft at 12:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.78 ft at 1:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.71 ft at 2:00AM Dec 04, 2023Highest Observation: 3.74 ft at 3:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.35 ft at 4:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.33 ft at 5:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.26 ft at 6:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.21 ft at 7:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.15 ft at 8:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.12 ft at 9:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.03 ft at 10:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.95 ft at 11:00AM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.89 ft at 12:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.82 ft at 1:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.73 ft at 2:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.59 ft at 3:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.46 ft at 4:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.42 ft at 5:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.41 ft at 6:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.51 ft at 7:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.72 ft at 8:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 1.9 ft at 9:00PM Dec 04, 2023Observed: 2.1 ft at 10:00PM Dec 04, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 12:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 6:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 12:00PM Dec 05, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00PM Dec 05, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00AM Dec 06, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00AM Dec 06, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00PM Dec 06, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00PM Dec 06, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00AM Dec 07, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00AM Dec 07, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00PM Dec 07, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00PM Dec 07, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00AM Dec 08, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00AM Dec 08, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00PM Dec 08, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 6:00PM Dec 08, 2023Highest Forecast: 2.6 ft 12:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 6:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 12:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 6:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 12:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 6:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 12:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 2.5 ft 6:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 6:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00PM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 6:00PM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00AM Dec 12, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 6:00AM Dec 12, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00PM Dec 12, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 6:00PM Dec 12, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00AM Dec 13, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 6:00AM Dec 13, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00PM Dec 13, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 6:00PM Dec 13, 2023Forecast: 2.4 ft 12:00AM Dec 14, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00AM Dec 14, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00PM Dec 14, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00PM Dec 14, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00AM Dec 15, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00AM Dec 15, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00PM Dec 15, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00PM Dec 15, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00AM Dec 16, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00AM Dec 16, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00PM Dec 16, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00PM Dec 16, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00AM Dec 17, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00AM Dec 17, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00PM Dec 17, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00PM Dec 17, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 12:00AM Dec 18, 2023Forecast: 2.3 ft 6:00AM Dec 18, 2023MCGL1(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (11:09PM Dec 4, 2023)ObservedForecast (issued 9:15AM Dec 4)Latest observed value: 2.1 ft at 10:00 PM CST 4-Dec-2023. Flood Stage is 6 ft
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Datum: NGVD29
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 12
Moderate Flood Stage: 7
Flood Stage: 6
Action Stage: 4
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 10.53 ft on 05/28/1973
(2) 10.35 ft on 05/29/2011
(3) 10.06 ft on 07/13/2019
(4) 8.46 ft on 06/27/1957
(5) 8.29 ft on 03/15/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.93 ft on 04/13/2020 (P)
(2) 10.06 ft on 07/13/2019
(3) 8.29 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 7.12 ft on 03/30/2018
(5) 7.18 ft on 06/03/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) -5.40 ft on 08/25/1926
(2) -2.70 ft on 12/21/1924
(3) -2.32 ft on 10/18/1948
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20 There is a catastrophic flood threat. Evacuation of the cities of Berwick and Morgan City is strongly recommended. Flood walls protect the cities to an elevation of 21 feet.
12 There is a major flood threat. Back water flooding of Bayou Bouef will cause damage east of Morgan City to the community of Amelia. Structures on the river side of protection walls in Morgan City and Berwick will be under water. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced.
9 Structures on the river side of protection walls in Morgan City and Berwick will be under water. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced.
7 Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.
6 Flood stage. The city dock will be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
5 Floodwall gates will be closed to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
4 Action stage. Water will move up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Latitude: 29.696389° N, Longitude: 91.210833° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

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NWS stage 0 ft 6 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
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NAVD88 -1.12 ft 4.88 ft Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 0 ft 6 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

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